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How former Bayern recruit Usami is making up for lost time back home
By Cronan Yu last updated
FFTASIA50 After being starved of playing time with German giants Bayern Munich, Cronan Yu reveals how Japan’s Takashi Usami is finding his form on local shores once again...
Zaccheroni: Japan must not dwell on defeat
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Alberto Zaccheroni Alberto Zaccheroni said Japan must not dwell on their opening defeat to Ivory Coast if they are to make their mark at the FIFA World Cup.
International Friendly: Belarus 1 Japan 0
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Belarus A superb first-half strike from midfielder Jan Tigorev gave Belarus a 1-0 friendly win over Japan on Tuesday.
Courtois dreaming of Belgium v Spain World Cup final
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Thibaut Courtois Belgium have to get through a possible quarter-final with Brazil first, but Thibaut Courtois has already revealed his dream final.
International Friendly: Japan v Uzbekistan
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Japan After making a winning start under Vahid Halilhodzic, Japan will look to add another victory when they host Uzbekistan in a friendly on Tuesday.
Japan v Afghanistan: Hosts eye another clean sheet
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Shinji Okazaki Afghanistan are unlikely to cause Japan too many problems in World Cup qualifying.
Fitness the focus for Japan's Zaccheroni
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Alberto Zaccheroni Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni said physical conditioning is paramount in the lead up to the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Iran v Japan: Queiroz and hosts relishing test
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Keisuke Honda Tuesday's international friendly will see Iran host four-time Asian Cup champions Japan in Tehran.
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